How long is the commute from Nashville, NC?
Workers who live in Nashville, NC take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.8% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in Nashville get to work
| Means of transportation | Nashville | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±10.9 points) | 80.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.8% (±9.8 points) | 10.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Nashville, the average commute is not measurably different from Nash County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nashville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nash County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nash County, Nashville ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 376 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nashville
| Vehicles available | Nashville | Nash County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±6.7 points) | 6.9% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±9.3 points) | 30.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±10.9 points) | 31.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±9.1 points) | 31.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Nashville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nash County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nashville
| Nashville | Nash County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.8% (±9.8 points) | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±5.8 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±6.9 points) | 84.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Nashville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nash County (84.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nashville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Momeyer | 5.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dortches | 6.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 7.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Mount | 8.3 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Hope | 8.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Castalia | 9.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsburg | 10 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elm City | 13 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nash County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitakers | 31.8 minutes (±12.6) |
| 2 | Spring Hope | 29.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Sharpsburg | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Middlesex | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Bailey | 26.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Nashville | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Castalia | 23.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Momeyer | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Red Oak | 22.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Dortches | 20.3 minutes (±4.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Nashville
How long is the average commute in Nashville?
Workers who live in Nashville, NC take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nashville without a car?
11.9% of households in Nashville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nashville?
20.8% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in Nashville worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nashville town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nashville town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nashville town, North Carolina
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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